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Interior colour schemes to inspire the interior designer within you

steps to choosing the
right colours & finishes
choosing the perfect colour for you
Whatever it is that inspires your colour choice,
there is the perfect colour shade waiting for you
in the Wattyl Colour Designer range.
Head in-store and select from a wide range
of colour chips or view our unique online Colour
Designer from the comfort of your own home.
testing your colour
To make sure that you have selected the perfect
colour for your walls, always test it using a Wattyl
Colour Designer sample pot. Paint your colour out
on a large piece of paper or cardboard. Then test
it under different lighting conditions and against
your accessories, furniture and other wall colours
to ensure you have made the right selection.
choosing the right product
Wattyl Interior Design has a selection of products
to suit the different requirements of each room
in your home. Whether you need a tough, extra
durable product for your trims and doors, or a
beautiful subtle matt finish for your feature wall.
Choose from the extensive range of finishes in
our range: Contemporary Matt, Luxury Low Sheen
and Silky Satin.
Test your colours
Printed colour can differ
from the actual paint
colour, so for a true
colour match collect
Wattyl colour chips
in-store. For best
results, brush out
the colour from a sample pot.

Welcome to Wattyl
Inspirations, filled with
ideas, styles, colours
and textures to inspire
and guide you in
creating the perfect
colour schemes for
your own home.
achieving a
designer look
Choosing the perfect colour combination for your home
is one of your most important decorating decisions.
Colour can completely
transform not only the
look, but also the mood of
your room. Often we draw
inspiration from our favourite
things, whether it is a piece
of artwork, a cherished
ornament, a place or even a
special piece of clothing.
We have put together
a collection of our
favourite colour schemes
for each room in the house.
Each palette includes some
of the elements behind
it’s inspiration and we will
show you how to achieve
that look using colours
from the Wattyl Colour
Designer system.
Some experienced decorators
also share their inspirations
for using colour to create a
winning look.
See page 11
Seductress
C61w / B120-G
Alta Sierra
A43w / H090-A
Chalkdust
C1w / E030-B
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Paris Skies
D84w / C280-A
Athens
A30w / D310-B
Titanium White
E10w / E090-A
living
rooms
Living areas are the main hub of our home and the rooms where
we spend most of our time entertaining and relaxing, so make
sure that your living area reflects your taste and your personality.
If you have a relaxed style, then use light to mid tone colours with
bright or textured accents in your cushions or accessories. If you
are looking for a more formal style, try dark colours such as navy
or deep charcoal, or alternatively a soft white or
neutral colour scheme.
Find colour inspiration from a favourite rug,
a piece of artwork or fabric in your room and draw
out your colour scheme from there.

“ I chose the bold shade
of Russet Pear in my
lounge and dining room.
It is a gorgeous colour
that works so well with
my collection of black
and white photography.
Wattyl White was the
perfect complement
to use on the
remaining walls.”
Moraine Lake
E33w / D250-C
Cool Mirage
A32w / G040-C
Calcium
D11w / E080-A
Russet Pear
B25w / G080-B
Urban Grey
A72w / G040-B
Wattyl White
AOw / E070-A
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D25w
D25w
Warm Shiraz
D27w / H050-C
Imperial White
Quaker White
E7w / E060-A
Autumn Bushland
Fossilised
A82w / J040-C
Uluru
living rooms
Feature walls are a great way to inject colour into your
living areas. Choose a wall that is a focal point when you
enter the room. Soft reds and purple shades create a warm,
friendly space and work well with warm whites and natural
green accents.
“ The deep purple tones
within my daily breakfast
intake was the inspiration
behind my feature wall.”

variations on a living room
We have put some inspirational themes to the test.
See our feature lounge room treated in three different styles.
surf & sand
To create a breezy,
beach retreat feel
to your room, use
a combination of
soft sea inspired
blues such as
Soothing Seas
on a feature wall
with soft sandy
neutrals on your
remaining walls
and crisp
white trims.
natural warmth
For a sophisticated,
contemporary
living area, try a
monochromatic
colour scheme using
warm, nature based
driftwood tones.
Use a deep charcoal
such as Thunderbolt
for either your
feature wall
or your accent
with cushions
or rugs.
dramatic splash
Add some drama
to your living area,
with a splash of
colour on your
feature wall.
Alta Sierra is the
colour on the
remaining walls,
and Gravel Chip
for your accents
of artwork,
fabrics or
furnishings.
Soothing Seas
E67w / J080-D
Sateen Snow
A63w / K030-D
Flurry
E2w / E070-B
Thunderbolt
A27w/ J100-C
Tennessee Dawn
A65w / B300-I
Purest White
D1w / E080-D
Crimson Queen
C49w/ A150-A
Alta Sierra
A43w / H090-A
Gravel Chip
A38w / K070-A
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Havana Cotton
A71w / B310-I
Casablanca Dusk
E38w / H090-D
Ivory Mask
C10w / E060-C
bedrooms
Bedrooms are the one room in our home where we can create a colour
scheme that is just for us. Whether you want a relaxing, restful retreat,
or a colourful, vibrant space, this is your space to do as you please.
You could use a bedspread or piece of artwork as your colour inspiration
and take your colour choices from there. Experiment with stripes,
different gloss levels or textures to create a unique look.
Café Noir
B84w / Go30-B
Subtle Hint
A46w / H080-A
Tea Ceremony
F64w / C040-H
“ My bedroom is the place
where I go to get away from
all the noise and business
of my life. The colour
scheme was inspired by
my love for chocolate.”
“ Cool blues have
a calming aspect
about them.
My favourite
tablecloth
inspired me to
add this colour
in my bedroom.”

modern mono
A monochromatic colour scheme picking out tones
from the bedhead, completely changes the look of this
bedroom. Paint a feature wall behind the bedhead in
Wild Yukon, and the remaining walls in Sateen Snow.
Wild Yukon
A47w / K030-A
Organic Rice
F7w / E050-B
Sateen Snow
A63w / K030-D
Tennessee Dawn
C65w / B300-1
Quaker White
E7w/Eo60A
Lemon Verbena
F75w / G090-B
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Copper Moon
B81w / A220-D
Elegant White
F16w / E030-E
Wattyl White
AOw / E070-A
Sheer Granite
A37w / G030-C
Alabaster
A8w / F110-F
Icing White
E4w / F090-A
grown up
bedrooms
The artwork in this room inspired
the colour schemes of a fiery red
feature wall, with warm sand
coloured walls.
a grey variation
“ Our beloved cat Muffin was
the inspiration for this restful
colour palette. The deep grey
of Sheer Granite was used
as a feature wall with the
remaining walls painted in
the soft colour of Alabaster.”

Let your kids help you to choose colours for their own room.
Often their favourite toy or TV character will be a source of
inspiration for them or perhaps work your palettes around
a bedspread or favourite piece of clothing.
bedrooms for
children
a girl’s variation
This little girl’s room was
transformed by using a fun
pink shade on the feature
wall and a soft neutral on
the remaining walls.
Candy Man
D22w / A090-B
Diva White
F12w / E010-C
Magnolia Bloom
B12w / E020-E
Paradise Bay
E34w / G080-D
Astor White
E9w / F010-B
Heart
C71w / I030-B
“ My son’s tin robot is
the inspiration for this
primary coloured
boy’s room.”
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Bambusa
A76w / J050-C
Ice Float
D14w / E040-B
Colorbond®
Woodland Grey
A28w / L030-A
Seductress
C61w / B120-G
Alta Sierra
A43w / H090-A
Chalkdust
C1w / E030-B
variations on a
dining room
variation
“ My favourite designer
gown was the
inspiration behind this
formal dining colour
scheme. Seductress
was used on the
feature wall, with the
warm neutral shades
of Alta Sierra on the
remaining walls.”

athrooms
Our bathrooms should be calming, relaxing spaces.
Bathroom colours are usually soft, neutral or water tones.
Tiles, towels and accessories often add the accents of
colour that pull the schemes together. Use wall colours
such as soft creams, neutrals or colours inspired by water,
such as pale greens and aqua.
Elegant White
F16w / E030-E
Natural Silver
F4w / F050-A
Mission Brown
A62w / L100-C
Subtle Hint
A46w / H080-A
Cloud Wisps
E52w/ C140-C
Confetti Shower
C9w / G100-C
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Lemon Verbena
F75w / G090-B
Imperial White
F1w / E130-D
English Castle
A73w / H070-A
Smoke Plume
E24w / C260-B
Cloud Wisps
E52w / C140-C
Wiltshire
E14w / F110-D
kitchens
Have fun with colour in your kitchen, whether it is through coloured
splash backs and wall colours or bold accessories. Use bench top
materials as inspiration for your colour schemes, or even some of
your favourite ceramics. Bold colours such as red, chocolate and
charcoal are popular in kitchens, or the softer natural shades of
stone and water blues.

variations on a kitchen
cool as ice
An icy, refreshing palette
was used in this variation.
A dark feature wall highlights
the brightness of the gloss
white cupboards and
Corian® benchtops.
“ I have always loved
the colour of lavender.
I can almost smell the
sweet scent of lavender
when I enter my kitchen.
The colour is so rich
and inviting.”
Morpheus
A50w / K080-B
Gracieux
A31w / D210-I
Purest White
D1w / E080-D
Marchioness
D40w / K050-B
Asian Ivory
A4w / H100-B
Old Papyrus
A75w / J070-B
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